Senior Quantitative Analyst

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quantitative tools to support fundamental stock selection and portfolio construction
• Support portfolio construction decisions through optimization, scenario analysis, and risk-aware frameworks
• Build and enhance stock selection models, screening tools, and a factor library to complement fundamental research
• Analyze alternative and traditional datasets to identify insights relevant to company fundamentals and market behavior
• Design and implement back testing frameworks for portfolio strategies and alpha signals
• Conduct quantitative research to support client engagement, including marketing materials, presentations, and white papers
• Work closely with technology teams to operationalize tools and enhance data infrastructure

Requirements

• BS or MS in finance, mathematics, statistics, computing science, or a similar quantitative field
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant quantitative experience within asset management
• Experience supporting fundamental equity teams or working in a hybrid quant/fundamental environment
• Knowledge of equity factor models and their practical application in portfolios
• Proficiency in SQL, R, and Python
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their application to financial data
• In-depth knowledge of risk management and optimization techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to translate quantitative insights into compelling narratives

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $166,000 - $200,000 plus discretionary bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan with an 85% company match up to IRS limits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Employee Stock Investment Program and Tuition Assistance Program
• Onsite fitness and recreation centers (at certain locations)

About the Company

Franklin Templeton is a global asset management firm dedicated to helping clients achieve their investment goals through innovation. Putnam Investments, a Specialist Investment Manager of Franklin Templeton, is a diversified equity asset manager that manages over $162 billion in assets, focusing on stock-driven strategies to produce consistent outperformance.